Government Services

General Assistance

$348 per month for people who are temporarily disabled, low income, with no kids. This application is the same the SNAP application. Visit humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap or call 1-855-643-1643 to learn more and apply.

SNAP (Food Stamps)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered at the federal level through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).   State agencies administer the program at the state and local levels, including determination of eligibility and monthly allotments. The SNAP program provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, and those making the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. Money for food is loaded on a card. The application can be found at pais.dhs.hawaii.gov/PAIS/#!/ or call 1-855-643-1643.

TANF/TAONF

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families (TAONF) - This service is provided by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Benefit, Employment & Support Services Division (BESSD). Visit humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap or call 1-855-643-1643 to learn more and apply.

Unemployment

For recently unemployed or struggling freelancers. Apply at huiclaims.hawaii.gov or call (808) 762-5725 or  (808) 586-8970.

City COVID-19 Rental and Utility Relief

The City and County of Honolulu program helps qualified people on Oʻahu pay for their rent and their bills for electricity, water and sewer, and natural gas. It will pay for up to 12 months of bills, depending on a person’s financial situation. 

Please visit oneoahu.org/renthelp for more information!